HR & Engagement Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a HR & Engagement Manager based in India. This is a strategic HR opportunity focused on strengthening employee engagement across a complex, multi-unit organization. You’ll develop and execute an organization-wide engagement strategy while adapting initiatives to the needs of individual teams and locations. The role combines employee listening, data analysis, leadership development, communications, and change management. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders, HR teams, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to turn engagement insights into measurable action. You’ll also shape survey programs, focus groups, reporting, and training resources that help leaders understand and improve employee experience. The position offers significant influence, requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a collaborative, matrixed environment. Success will come from translating employee feedback and organizational data into initiatives that improve engagement, retention, performance, and business outcomes. Develop and implement a comprehensive, sustainable employee engagement strategy aligned with broader organizational priorities and objectives. Partner with senior leaders, deans, HR directors, and service teams to establish clear connections between employee engagement and strategic business outcomes. Design, coordinate, and evaluate employee engagement surveys in collaboration with HR partners, vendors, and organizational stakeholders. Develop engagement metrics and reporting processes that enable the organization and individual units to monitor progress and identify opportunities for improvement. Lead employee focus groups and other listening initiatives to complement survey findings and develop a deeper understanding of employee needs. Serve as a subject matter expert on engagement data and survey results, producing clear global and local reports with actionable recommendations. Develop train-the-trainer programs that equip leaders and local teams to interpret engagement data and create effective action plans. Create and maintain training materials, tools, resources, and communication content that help leaders translate engagement insights into meaningful initiatives. Develop and execute communication plans that build awareness, participation, and ongoing dialogue around employee engagement. Leverage events and other engagement opportunities to encourage continuous conversation and participation. Identify employee engagement challenges, recommend solutions, and support initiatives designed to improve the overall employee experience. Help leaders understand relationships between engagement and outcomes such as employee turnover, healthcare costs, grievances, and organizational or student success. Work across functions and locations to identify unique workforce needs while maintaining consistency with the broader engagement strategy. Manage and develop a professional training and development team, establishing priorities and supporting high-quality execution. Requirements: Master’s degree preferred, ideally in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or a related field. At least 2 years of direct Human Resources experience or experience in a closely related discipline. At least 1 year of experience managing or supervising staff. Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, move strategic agendas forward, and deliver measurable outcomes. Strong experience partnering with senior leaders, managers, and colleagues to achieve organizational objectives. Experience working across organizational boundaries and interacting effectively with employees and leaders at different levels. Experience implementing high-impact HR, employee engagement, organizational development, or people-focused initiatives. Excellent influencing, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, parti